8 days
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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Assesses cobalt levels in blood. Used in metal exposure or prosthetic joint evaluation.
Plasma
2 mL
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Separate plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |